Beyond The Beermat

We're not supposed to say this because those at the top of the wrestling podcast industry won't like it. There are some things that should be said, that need to be said. Those boys from WhatCulture.. *microphone cuts* Without wanting to go all Matrix on you all, knowing what's "real" has been on an upward curve for some years now. In theory it's nothing new, the idea of adding a personal aspect to any given rivalry goes back as far as the business itself. But as the demand for what goes on behind the curtain has increased exponentially, wrestling companies have in turn scratched that itch by shoehorning personal aspects of their superstars into their programming, with varying degrees of success. Tune in as Beyond The Beermat names names and goes off script (we don't have a script so it's a lot easier) as we examine the art of the shoot promo/angle. As the YouTube algorithm would say, you won't believe what [x] person has to say about [x] person.

One of the all time keys to success is to never get too comfortable. Always be looking for ways to improve, even in the wave of unparalleled success (that we are truly seeing). That's why Beyond The Beermat had to make a change. We looked at an ever expanding world of emerging wrestling writers and media personalities… and then we added the same person we were always going to as soon as he was available. While the brand split might be the second worst enforced thing in wrestling behind our own alcoholic abstinence pledge, that they're attempting to change things is never something to be discouraged. Moving one piece of the WWE jigsaw changes so much of the overall picture. Opening up multiple different possibilities that we can now explore. Ultimately, while we can't know for sure exactly what happens next, we can certainly grab a couple of cold ones and wildly speculate. Though there may be many changes all around, we'd like to think we are something you can always count on. Settle in, have a couple of drinks and forget everything going on elsewhere. Sounds a awful lot like our recording process actually.

It takes a lot to call yourself the greatest. You're likely so full of yourself and so completely divorced from reality that you don't even care how it will appear to others. Paul Heyman once said that it was so much better to declare someone else the greatest rather than do it yourself as it looks more authentic. With that in mind, the self proclaimed greatest wrestling podcast of all time would like to welcome you along to our latest episode. Transitioning out of Wrestlemania is always an interesting period, so as an appetizer to today's main course we're going to take a look at the possibility of WWE taking an off season break and the possibilities it could open up. Not just that, with all eyes on Saudi Arabia (not for what you're thinking) there are other options on the table that Vince and co. might look to give the global stature of the company right now. Also on tap – along with our usual order of copious amounts of Generic English Brand Lager™ – is that to fill a fifty man battle royale you might need to get a little creative. Listen as we give them great ideas that they definitely won't use.

After the bell has rung, after the lights have gone out and after everyone has gone home. Questions still remain. The answers we were given have led to even more. The only thing that remains ever constant and rings true is that Beyond The Beermat has everything you need and more. We just might have to have some more drinks to go back over it all. We had suspected that this years show would be filled with it many twists and turns, even if the main event had a very familiar feel about it. Discover and indeed re-live the show via our thoroughly beer goggled perspective as we top ourselves up with a pint or two for refreshment. If nothing else this podcast will quench your thirst for knowledge… about our thoughts on this one PPV in particular. Wrestlemania 34 is officially in the books. But is it in our good books or one of those bad ones with no pictures? Would the heavily anticipated run time be too big to handle for our intrepid hosts? Is John Cena angling for a job on the podcast with his drinking performance from the audience? Tune in to find answers to none of those questions.

It was a event so big, it's impact in the wrestling industry still reverberates around the world. A legacy that will stand among all of the great moments that we have witnessed while shaping the future to come. A vision come to life, of how we ca truly revolutionise the field of sports and entertainment. We are talking, of course, about Beyond The Beermat; our premiere wrestling podcast.

This years Wrestlemania promises to be a big one, in every sense of the word. With a mammoth run time being reported as well as a whole host of matches, we're all going to have to make sure our beer fridges are well stocked. Serving you with the very best in wrestling content, this episode will guide you along the way – sherpa like – in climbing this mountainous event.

From breaking down the matches that we know to the secrets that will be revealed on the night, all the while with a couple of adult beverages on the go, this is as much a practice for Sunday as anything else. You can't ever accuse us of not coming prepared.

So many wrestling companies have promised real change in the industry over the years. The list is as long as there are wrestling podcasts out there. But by not very popular demand into a media niche that is already over-saturated it's time, The Beermat finally has it's very own squared circle internet talky thing. Armed with a pint in each hand and a wrestling knowledge that spans having watched more than three episodes of Raw, we will be coming off the ropes to bring you our unique take on the world of pro wrestling. The very important business of our inaugural episode is a true stable staple. We're going to get o the microphone and talk about ourselves. Without giving everything away, you'll get a insight into what makes us tick (aside from an alarmingly high blood alcohol level that is). A wrestling podcast that plans to delve deeper into topics and tackle more interesting subjects with hosts that are always somewhat tipsy? That's just crazy enough to work.